Meet Krista Hudson

We were lucky to catch up with Krista Hudson recently and have shared our conversation below.

Krista, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

Growing up as the oldest daughter of three, I developed an almost instinctive need to help and support my parents. From a young age, I found myself filling roles and meeting expectations that shaped how I saw the world and myself. This sense of duty, mixed with unconscious patterns passed down from generation to generation, led me to live life as someone I thought I should be, rather than who I wanted to be.

Like many, I absorbed limiting beliefs from various experiences—school, church, and societal pressures. These influences molded me into a people-pleaser, always putting others first. I got married, continued this pattern of self-sacrifice, and eventually became a mother to three beautiful children. It wasn’t until the pregnancy carrying my third child, however, that I realized something profound. My intuition told me I was having a girl, and it was right. I was about to raise a strong, independent woman, but I didn’t feel strong or independent myself. How could I empower her when I wasn’t standing in my own power or even understand what that looked like?

This internal struggle brought me to therapy with my husband. In that process, I began to take responsibility for my own actions and behaviors within our relationship. It was eye-opening and deeply transformational. I started seeing things in a new light, realizing that I had spent so much of my life living for others, operating out of duty, expectation, and societal norms. I wasn’t living for myself.

One day, by a chance meeting, someone told me, “You would be a great life coach!” The idea intrigued me. I started researching what a life coach was, and something inside of me lit up. I felt a deep resonance with this path, like it had been waiting for me all along. When I enrolled in iPEC, a transformational coaching program, I knew I had found my calling.

Through this journey, I discovered that my purpose was to empower other women, especially mothers, to break free from the boxes society places them in. To stop playing small, to stop living for everyone else, and to reclaim their power. I want women to embrace motherhood without losing themselves—to stand strong in their truth, recognize their inherent worth, and model that strength to their children. My journey to finding my purpose was long, but it led me to a life of authenticity and passion, and now I help others do the same.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a woman on a mission to empower other women, embracing the power of connection and authenticity. Outgoing by nature, I love bringing people together from different walks of life, watching how initial assumptions often crumble when we get to know each other’s true values. It’s amazing to see how we may appear different on the outside, but have shared experiences and dreams on the inside.

Music is one of my passions, and I hope to form an empowering all-girls band to connect with others through the universal language of music. Alongside that, a friend and I have created a podcast where we combine my love of coaching and spreading inner peace with her expertise in finance and life insurance. It’s a space where we explore personal growth, empowerment, and practical life skills.

In my personal life, I treasure quality time with my friends and family, and you’ll often find me with my nose in a good book, whether it’s fiction or self-help, I’m always learning. Ultimately, I’m driven by a desire to inspire women to live authentically, with inner strength and clarity.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Throughout my journey, three transformative areas of knowledge have had a profound impact on who I am today. First, my experience with the iPEC course was life-changing. It brought deep, genuine self-awareness, showing me how I had been showing up in the world and shifting my mindset from feeling like a victim to reclaiming my own power. It helped me see that everyone is on their own unique journey, viewing the world through different lenses, fostering an understanding even deeper than empathy.

One of the most valuable skills I gained is learning not to take things personally. It’s easier said than done, but once I understood that people’s actions often reflect how they feel about themselves, I found a new sense of freedom. Lastly, I connected with the principle that like energy attracts like energy. When I show up authentically, without concern for how others see me, I naturally attract people who are more accepting, less judgmental, and aligned with who I truly am. These realizations have brought me immense peace and self-acceptance.

Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?

The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz has played such a role in my development. Don Miguel Ruiz describes a set of principles, based on Toltec wisdom to improve people’s lives. The first, “Be impeccable with your word,” means to “speak with integrity, only say what you mean, and avoid gossiping or speaking against yourself.” The second agreement is to not “take anything personally.” “Avoid taking things personally, and don’t feel the need to be accepted by others.” The third is to “not make assumptions.” “Find the courage to communicate clearly and express what you want. Ask questions if anything is unclear.” Finally, “always do your best.” “Make conscious decisions each day to become a better version of yourself.” Living by these principles, has had a lasting effect on not only myself, but my relationships as well.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://hudsonlifecoaching.com
• Instagram: Hudsonlifecoaching
• Facebook: Hudson Life Coaching
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-hudson-44423763/

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Sweet Home Photography